About this role
Job summary
The Royal Marsden has a vital role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge practice. The Urology Clinical Trials Research Unit focuses on research delivery for patients primarily with prostate and bladder cancers. As Senior Trial Manager, you will also be responsible for the development and management of our sponsored portfolio, where RM are acting as sponsor.
The Senior Trial Manager role is a pivotal role, mostly focusing on the set-up and management of RM-sponsored trials, and supporting coordination and management of the hosted portfolio. Experience of trial management is essential, as well as excellent IT and organisational skills. You will be in close liaison with R&D, Chief Investigators and sponsor teams, monitors and auditors, and external pharmaceutical and CRO companies, with a shared goal of ensuring that trials are successfully run and in compliance, with good quality data produced.
The job is based at our Chelsea site, with remote working permitted.
Tentative interview date of 20th October 2026
Main duties of the job
The Urology Clinical Trials Research Unit primarily focuses on research delivery for patients with prostate and bladder cancers, and some other urological cancers. As Senior Trial Manager, you will also be responsible for the development and management of our sponsored portfolio, where RM are acting as sponsor.
1.1 To take responsibility for ensuring all clinical trials (primarily hosted with external sponsors) within the urology clinical trials (London) research unit are set-up, conducted and managed in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, Trust SOPs and trial protocols.1.2 To manage and lead the administrative team of the urology clinical trials (London) research unit.1.3 To manage and oversee the finances and budget of the urology clinical trials (London) research unit, ensuring a balanced portfolio which enables sufficient income generation for the sustainability and development of the team.1.4 To lead on business development in the urology clinical trials (London) research unit team to develop a sustainable portfolio of commercial and non-commercial research.1.5 To be a key member of the urology clinical trials (London) research unit team responsible for coordinating with the clinical and medical members of the team, providing information as required regarding the portfolio and updates.1.6 To support the Research Operations Manager and deputise where appropriate.1.7 To be a representative for the Unit at the agreed research management forums.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description Job responsibilities
General
Provide trial coordination support across all uro-oncology studies, including RM sponsored studies as required. Provide line management support to the team of administrative staff. Help obtain quality data outputs from the uro-oncology research unit. Maintain oversight that data and queries are managed in accordance to the study contract. Identify training and development needs of staff in line with departmental and Trust Objectives and ensure all new staff receive core and departmental induction. Ensure performance issues are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner and follow the Trust's Disciplinary or Poor Performance Procedures where formal action is necessary. Provide expertise and guidance to those in the research unit in all areas of research and facilitate the unit research strategy. To oversee the collection and entry of data into relevant case report forms, and the correct updating of the data validation tool to record patient visits and raise correct invoices in a timely manner. To manage, collate, maintain and monitor existing research, publications and audit activities and outputs of the research unit. Seek out and support research opportunities in a bid to increase the numbers of new studies undertaken within the unit and in collaboration with other units and external organisations. Provide financial management of the uro-oncology research unit budget, and individual clinical trial budgets. Ensure that all research and development policies and SOPs are adhered to. Work with external groups to ensure that divisional research activity is promoted externally and internally with relevant stakeholders. Ensure performance against internal and external benchmarks are met To support the planning of the unit research strategies with the Assistant & Associate Directors of Research. To identify gaps in procedure, policy, information and staff knowledge relevant to research within the division/area of responsibility and devise appropriate systems to fill them and improve performance. To remain informed at all times of changes to policy and procedure within the Trust. To develop policies, systems and processes which allow for accurate recording of all research and clinical trial activity; and academic publications thereof; within the division/area of responsibility. To attend appropriate Trust research meetings as agreed with the Clinical Research Operations Manager. To support the Clinical Research Executive to ensure an environment that is responsive to the changing needs and strategy of the R&D Department, BRC and Trust, enhancing institutional reputation. To ensure facilities and other resources are available to meet service needs, including analysing and managing space requirements. Building alliances and working partnerships.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
Life sciences (or equivalent) degree or relevant experience Recent GCP training
Desirable
Higher Degree qualification (e.g. MSc) Project management qualification
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Experience of working in a clinical trials setting as a clinical trial coordinator / manager or equivalent Detailed knowledge of clinical trials, UK Clinical trial regulations, GCP and regulatory framework. Experience of setting up and managing clinical trials Experience of budget management in clinical trials setting. Experience of managing/supervising administrative staff Experience of data management, overseeing data quality and resolution of queries Experience of working in the field of oncology
Desirable
Experience of working in an NHS / pharmaceutical setting. Experience of sponsored clinical trial management including protocol development and regulatory submission
Skills/Abilities Essential
Ability to prioritise workload and work autonomously, and adjust own work in light of unexpected events or changing priorities Able to work effectively to deadlines under direction and on own initiative Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Power point Excellent oral and written communication skills, for day-to-day duties as well as report writing and presentations Proven problem solving skills Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with a wide range of people Able to negotiate, acting in a tactful and confident manner
Desirable
Experience of developing systems and processes to allow efficient management and conduct of clinical trials
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Royal Marsden Hospital - Chelsea
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)